Oak wilt is a fungal invasive species affecting oak trees. The fungus blocks water and nutrients from being transported from the roots to the crown, making the leaves turn colors, wilt, and fall off, …
If you love your burgers, you might want to know a tick that can cause an allergy to red meat may be on its way to the greater Cortland area. Lone star ticks, which have been found in downstate …
When driving through the hills and valleys of Central New York, one can expect to see old barns around every corner. These 100- and 150-year-old hand-hewn structures have hundreds of untold stories, …
Three years after SUNY Cortland introduced a herd of sheep as seasonal maintenance workers, two new shepherds have made the program more effective than ever. Nine female sheep are grazing SUNY …
July is the month for blueberries: grilled, made into jam, eaten fresh or baked into a sweet treat. Whatever you do with them, they are delicious and the epitome of versatility. Although …
Just a few years ago, having a plug-in vehicle meant immediate access to the best parking space in front of Price Chopper in Cortlandville. Today, that spot — and its vehicle charging station …
Mike Barylski has dedicated more than 40 years — and many acres of his land — to protecting insects, birds and other pollinators. He and a team of biologists and conservationists are working …
A solar developer has deemed a south end parcel that includes a former Superfund site suitable for the installation of a solar farm after studying the site since 2021, and has entered a lease …
Our lakes naturally contain a mix of microscopic organisms called phytoplankton. Many of these organisms can photosynthesize, meaning they can convert solar energy from the sun into chemical energy …
Across New York State, small and large farms are diving into their 2023 hay season. Hay has been a standard summer time chore in the United States for as long as livestock has been raised. What …
